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Zoological illustrations, or, Original figures and descriptions of new, rare, or interesting animals : selected chiefly from the classes of ornithology, entomology, and conchology, and arranged on the principles of Cuvier and other modern zoologists

by: Swainson, William, 1789-1855; Dall, William Healey, 1845-1927, former owner. DSI

Publication date: 1820

Topics: Zoology

Publisher: London : Printed by R. and A. Taylor for Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy; and W. Wood

Collection: biodiversity; americana

Digitizing sponsor: Smithsonian Libraries

Contributor: Smithsonian Libraries

Language: English

Volume: v.1 (1820-1821)

Printer statement on t.p. varies: v. 2-3: Printed by James Moyes

First series; the second series of three volumes were published in 1832-1833

Each volume comprises 3 groups, viz. Vertebrosa, entomology and conchology

Plates are hand-colored

Errata: last leaf of each v

Includes bibliographical references (v. 3, p. [x]) and indexes

SCNHRB (39088015066475, 39088015066517, 39088015066558) and CHMRB (39088007075526, 39088007075534, 39088007075542) each have one copy

SCNHRB has bookplate of William Healey Dall; stamped on t.p.'s: Division of Mollusks National Library

SCNHRB copy, v. 1 has booklabel: This book was bound through the generosity of the National Capital Shell Club

SCNHRB copy bound in green library buckram, title in gilt on spine, gilt edges